Bătrâni: population and statistics
Bătrâni has a population of 1,929 (2026) across 45.9 km², or 42.0 people per km². It ranks 2,386 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,929 residents
- 45.9 km²
- 42 people/km²
Key points
Among the 104 localities in Prahova County, Bătrâni ranks No. 83 by population.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.52 ‰ in Bătrâni, compared with an average of 3.08 ‰ in Prahova County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 31 ‰ in Bătrâni, compared with an average of 246 ‰ in Prahova County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Bătrâni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (16 businesses).
Bătrâni in numbers
Where is Bătrâni?
Population of Bătrâni over time
Bătrâni had 2,113 residents in 2016 and 1,929 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,042 |
| 2022 | 2,009 |
| 2023 | 2,012 |
| 2024 | 1,964 |
| 2025 | 1,948 |
| 2026 | 1,929 |
Did you know?
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,431 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Starchiojd (3,298 residents), 2.7 km away.
All indicators for Bătrâni
Value for the locality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the locality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Bătrâni | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.0 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,256 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.1 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,615 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.2 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,942 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.0 ‰ | 12.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,570 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bătrâni | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.85 km | 5.54 km | 7.67 km | ranked 933 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 896 | 354,081 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,639 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 464.5 ‰ | 474.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,837 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 45.1 m² | 50.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,216 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.52 ‰ | 1.57 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,541 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bătrâni | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 17.6 ‰ | 50.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,628 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.52 ‰ | 3.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,902 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bătrâni | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 31 ‰ | 246 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,905 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.6% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 1,422 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Bătrâni | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 9.3 m³ | 38.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,399 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Bătrâni | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.52 ‰ | 1.78 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,416 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.52 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,069 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.52 ‰ | 0.76 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 951 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Bătrâni | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 114 ‰ | 146 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 846 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 793 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Bătrâni
Active businesses in the business register with a recorded activity, by section and by activity (NACE Rev. 2). Only activities with at least 3 businesses are shown.
By industry section
- Wholesale and retail trade19 · 26.0%
- Transport and storage13 · 17.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8 · 11.0%
- Construction6 · 8.2%
- Manufacturing5 · 6.8%
- Accommodation and food services5 · 6.8%
- Other service activities5 · 6.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical3 · 4.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)16 · 21.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)11 · 15.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines10 · 13.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services6 · 8.2%
- Specialised construction activities6 · 8.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities5 · 6.8%
- Construction of buildings4 · 5.5%
- Food and beverage service activities4 · 5.5%
- Civil engineering3 · 4.1%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods3 · 4.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bătrâni?
Bătrâni has 1,929 residents (2026), ranking 2,386 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bătrâni?
Bătrâni covers 45.9 km², with a density of 42 people per km².
Is the population of Bătrâni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bătrâni went from 2,113 to 1,929, a change of −8.7%.
Where is Bătrâni?
Bătrâni is in Prahova County. Latitude 45.314, longitude 26.149.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bătrâni?
In Bătrâni, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.52 ‰ (2026), ranking 2,902 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bătrâni?
In Bătrâni, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 31 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,905 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Bătrâni?
The nearest to Bătrâni are Starchiojd (2.7 km), Posești (4.8 km), Chiojdu (6.9 km), Cătina (8.0 km), Cerașu (9.1 km).